A blog on the idiosyncrasies of today’s fast-moving, social-media-driven language managed by public relations writer Joseph Priest. l write “e-mail” with a hyphen, detest the word “issue,” and abbreviate “microphone” as “mike.” Got a language question? Bring it on.
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Octopuses or Octopi?
This is a spelling conundrum that can easily entangle people.
PR Pros, Get Your 2020 AP Stylebook Updates!
“Black” is now capitalized. “Older people” is preferred over “elderly people.” And “climate change” is preferred over “global warming.” Get the scoop on the AP Stylebook’s 2020 edition updates.
Pronunciation Poise: Sherbet
It seems like it would be such an easy word to say.
Definition Detail: OK
Do you know what this versatile word stands for?
Tricky Tech Terms
“iPhones are here” or “IPhones are here”? “She logs in to the site” or “She logs into the site?” And “He searched the web” or “He searched the Web”? Test your knowledge.
Doughnut vs. Donut
Although American English and British English are generally interchangeable, there are enough differences to cause awkward errors.
Watch Your English!
Although American English and British English are generally interchangeable, there are enough differences to cause awkward errors.
Proof Positive: How to Edit Your Own Copy
What to do when you don’t have someone available to proof your writing.
7 Common Errors All PR Pros Should Know
Test your knowledge of the most common PR writing mistakes with these seven sentences.